Raufeon Stots

Raufeon Stots (born December 16, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist and graduated collegiate wrestler currently competing in the bantamweight division of Bellator MMA. As a wrestler, he is a two-time NCAA Division II champion.

Raufeon Stots
Born (1988-12-16) December 16, 1988
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Other namesSupa
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
DivisionBantamweight (135 lbs)
StyleWrestling
Fighting out ofMilwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
TeamRoufusport
RankBrown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1]
WrestlingNCAA Division II Wrestling[2]
Years active2015–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total15
Wins14
By knockout3
By submission4
By decision7
Losses1
By knockout1
UniversityUniversity of Nebraska at Kearney
Notable school(s)Klein Oak High School
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Nebraska–Kearney Lopers
NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships
2012 Pueblo149 lb
2013 Birmingham 149 lb

Background

Stots started wrestling in his junior year at Klein Oak High School after the passing of his mother.[3] He then earned a scholarship at Labette Community College and became an All-American with a fourth place finish in the NJCAA level as a freshman (08'-09').[4] As a sophomore (09'-10'), he once again qualified for the NJCAA tournament, but did not place.[5] He then transferred to the University of Nebraska-Kearney (NCAA Division II), where he was forced to take a medical redshirt instead of a junior season (10'-11').[4] When he came back as a junior (11'-12'), he won his first DII title with a record of 30 wins and 6 losses, helping the team reach the team title.[5] As a senior (12'-13'), he compiled his second NCAA title and helped the team win the team championship before graduating.[6][7]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Stots got into mixed martial arts after being introduced to the sport by Jens Pulver and Pat Miletich.[8] After turning pro in May of 2015, he compiled 8 wins and no losses before competing at a regional event featured on the Lookin' for a Fight show, in an attempt of getting signed by the UFC.[9] After losing the bout, he compiled 4 more wins before getting signed by Bellator MMA.[10][11]

Bellator MMA

In his promotional debut, Stots faced Cheyden Leialoha on December 21, 2019 at Bellator 236.[12] He won the bout by unanimous decision.[13]

Stots faced Cass Bell on July 24, 2020 at Bellator 242.[14] He won the match via submission in the third round.[15]

Championships and accomplishments

Folkstyle wrestling

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
15 matches 14 wins 1 loss
By knockout 3 1
By submission 4 0
By decision 7 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 14-1 Cass Bell Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 242 July 24, 2020 3 1:24 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win 13-1 Cheyden Leialoha Decision (unanimous) Bellator 236 December 21, 2019 3 5:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win 12-1 Ralph Acosta Decision (unanimous) LFA 68 May 31, 2019 3 5:00 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win 11-1 Levi Mowles Decision (unanimous) LFA 55 November 30, 2018 3 5:00 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win 10-1 Ryan Lilley TKO (punches) LFA 48 September 7, 2018 3 3:00 Kearney, Nebraska, United States
Win 9-1 Arnold Berdon Submission (rear-naked choke) VFC 59 December 16, 2017 1 4:36 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Loss 8-1 Merab Dvalishvili KO (spinning backfist) ROC 59 June 2, 2017 1 0:15 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 8-0 Rob Emerson Decision (unanimous) VFC 56 April 14, 2017 5 5:00 Omaha, Nebraska, United States Won the VFC Bantamweight Championship.
Win 7-0 Jeff Curran Decision (unanimous) VFC 53 November 23, 2016 3 5:00 Waterloo, Iowa, United States
Win 6-0 Charlie DuBray Submission (rear-naked choke) VFC 52 July 16, 2016 2 4:52 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win 5-0 William Joplin KO (punch) VFC 49 April 1, 2016 1 1:18 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win 4-0 Demetrius Wilson Submission (rear-naked choke) VFC 47 January 29, 2016 3 4:45 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win 3-0 Rob Menigoz Decision (unanimous) UCL: Cut Throath September 19, 2015 3 5:00 Hammond, Indiana, United States
Win 2-0 Mitch White Decision (unanimous) LFC 43 July 17, 2015 3 5:00 Hinckley, Minnesota, United States
Win 1-0 Mike Hebdon TKO (punches) EC 232 May 30, 2015 2 0:35 Clinton, Iowa, United States

NCAA record
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
Res. Record Opponent Score Date Event
2013 NCAA (DII) Championships at 149 lbs
Win 8–0 Jacobd Horn 4-3 March 8-9, 2013 2013 NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships
Win 7-0 James Martinez MD 12-4
Win 6–0 Ryan Maus 6-1
Win 5–0 Nate Herda 3-2
2012 NCAA (DII) Championships at 149 lbs
Win 4–0 John Hagerty 5-4 March 9-10, 2012 2012 NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships
Win 3-0 Ky Corley 6-1
Win 2–0 Nate Herda 8-5
Win 1–0 Nathan Link MD 12-4
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References
  1. "Raufeon Stots on Instagram: "Put ya head down and do the work! The rest will take care of itself 💪🏾🙏🏾 @danielswbjj @wanderleyjiujitsu"". Instagram. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
  2. "Raufeon Stots | Wrestling Instructor | Roufusport Mixed Martial Arts MMA Academy Milwaukee | Wauwatosa WI". Retrieved 2020-07-22.
  3. Kuhl, Dan. "Bellator 236's Raufeon Stots: He's Coming for the BBQ". Combat Press. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
  4. writer, Dylan Garner / World-Herald staff. "Stots rose from adversity to accolades". Omaha.com. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
  5. "Raufeon Stots - Wrestling". University of Nebraska - Kearney Athletics. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
  6. "Raufeon Stots (3/12/2013) - Athlete Awards". University of Nebraska - Kearney Athletics. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
  7. "Raufeon Stots | Wrestling Instructor | Roufusport Mixed Martial Arts MMA Academy Milwaukee | Wauwatosa WI". Retrieved 2020-07-22.
  8. "Roufusport's newest star, Raufeon Stots, ready for UFC call ahead of Victory FC title fight". MMA Junkie. 2017-04-13. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
  9. Kuhl, Dan. "Bellator 236's Raufeon Stots: He's Coming for the BBQ". Combat Press. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
  10. "Top bantamweight free agent Raufeon Stots signs multi-fight deal with Bellator". MMA Junkie. 2019-10-09. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
  11. Sherdog.com. "After Getting the 'Runaround' from UFC, Raufeon Stots Feels Wanted in Bellator MMA". Sherdog. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
  12. "Raufeon Stots vs. Cheyden Leialoha added to Bellator 236 main card". MMA Junkie. 2019-11-20. Retrieved 2020-07-25.
  13. Doherty, Dan (2019-12-21). "Bellator 236 Results: Raufeon Stots Takes Decision in Promotional Debut". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
  14. "Cass Bell faces toughest test yet at Bellator 242". Times-Standard. 2020-07-15. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
  15. silfen, jack CYCLONE (2020-07-25). "Bellator 242: Raufeon Stots hands Cass Bell his first loss". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2020-07-25.
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